From a historical point of view, Antwerp has stood at the epicentre of the global diamond trade. Through wars, economic depressions, shifts in the balance of rough diamond production, and the birth of new markets for diamond jewellery, the Flemish city has cemented its role as a capital of the international diamond business. The slogan ‘Cut in Antwerp’ embodies more than 550 years of diamond heritage, which, for centuries has been—and still is—a trademark of supreme quality and craftsmanship.